West Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mangalitsa Pig
Sus scrofa domesticus
The Mangalitsa pig is a heritage breed from Hungary, developed in the mid-19th century by crossbreeding Hungarian breeds with European wild boar and a Serbian hog breed.
The Mangalitsa pig grows a thick wooly coat similar to that of a sheep. It became popular to breed because it did not require much care, and with a thick coat of curly fur, Mangalitsa can easily withstand cold temperatures.
Erected by Staten Island Zoological Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals.
Location. 40° 37.508′ N, 74° 6.975′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in West Brighton. Marker can be reached from Clove Road west of Glenwood Place, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Hardin Ave, Staten Island NY 10310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cape Barren Goose (a few steps from this marker); Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pig (a few steps from this marker); Ducks (a few steps from this marker); Australia (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodchuck, a.k.a. Groundhog (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
